Military Homo Eroticism

Somebody recently asked me about some of the military images - and why there is so much homo eroticism. Why are there so many shots of sailors, airmen, soldiers and marines goofing off naked or in sexually suggestive ways?

And what's up with military guys hugging, kissing and lying down together?

And how come you don't post "military porn"

First, let's deal with the homo eroticism. You have a group of mostly males with a preponderance of 18 - 30 year olds in their sexual prime - with very little opportunity to be sexual. The women around them are off limits (yes - it happens, but the consequences can be over the top). I think in situations like this, there is a reversion to a level of younger, primal sexuality. Exhibiting oneself and one's sexuality is a way to blow off steam and establish yourself as part of the group. For the most part - it's men being sexually dominant. That's my opinion anyway.

In regards to hugging, kissing and lying down together, sleeping together, etc.

This is going to sound weird - but when I look at those pictures, I become extremely emotional. To the point of getting choked up. I've been there. I don't see them as sexual - although I understand why some would.

It's difficult to understand unless you've been there. But in the extremely stressful environments troops are sometimes in, there is literally no other choice but to bond with whomever is the closest and most convenient.

I was on an aircraft carrier for a total of 10 years of sea rotation - You literally have NO privacy. You sleep in a room full of pipes and utilities with 10 to 100 sailors, three high with "privacy" curtains. You become closer than roommates, spouses and siblings. You find others and you bond - just like all humans do.

On a carrier, most of the time you're literally just a 5 acre plot of sovereign US steel in the middle of a vast ocean. But when shit happens and your carrier group is involved in action, that 5 acre plot and the entire carrier group (The carrier, destroyers, frigates, cruisers and about 100 aircraft) along with about 7,500 men and women becomes a prime target for the enemy.

Every time an aircraft leaves and returns, there are emotions involved. You wonder if your brother will make it back and are so happy he did. Every time your position has to fire on anything, there are emotions involved.

Every time I loaded a missile or a bomb - knowing what they would be used for - there were emotions involved.

When you're lost in the work and doing your job, you don't think about emotional needs. You don't have time for feelings. But when there's downtime, it's more difficult. The emotions you've been swallowing begin coming to the surface.

So your fellow sailors, soldiers, marines and airmen become your family - literally closer than brothers. And more than that - although you probably know in principle that your family members would give their lives for you - and you would do the same for them, it's generally never asked of them - or you.

That creates a bond that transcends sex - and homo eroticism.

So while yes - there is always some sexual tension around that much testosterone, most of the images you may classify as "romantic", are actually just guys who at the end of the day, are human and need human contact.

Regarding why I don't post "military porn" themed pics?

It's not real. Don't get me wrong - I like fantasy as much as the next guy. I love looking at and admiring beautiful men (and women) - that's why some of the pics are just hot guys.

But I post the pics as catharsis for me.

Again - just my opinions based on my experience.

Hope that helps.